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Sadly, I didn't get one of these exclusive invites. But from Nov. 17- 21, Verizon Wireless is hosting a Private Sale for "valued customers." Invitees will most likely believe the sale has something to do with the BlackBerry Storm, but the BS doesn't arrive in stores until Nov. 21. — The Boy Genius Report For $5, you can download an iPhone app called Gas Cubby that will help you track your car Read more
Happy Birthday to our fave funny lady! Tina Fey turns 42 today. We've been fans of the actress, writer, and comedienne since her early days on Saturday Night Live. Like many of us, Tina's weight has fluctuated over the course of her career, and to mark her birthday, we're sharing some of her funny quotes from juice cleanses to body image. Before making the leap from writers room to on-camera Read more
When he was 22, living in New York City, and right out of college, Barack Obama dated Genevieve Cook. The relationship was significant to warrant mention in his memoir Dreams of My Father, but now we can read Genevieve's perspective in Vanity Fair. The magazine's piece, focusing on the now president's first serious relationship, is an adaptation of a new Obama biography by David Maraniss and Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Ben Sommer, conceived through alternative insemination, is a young man now and tells the story of deciding to meet his donor. I grew up in a middle-class home in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with two loving parents, both of whom are women. My conception was perhaps the most organized and scientific miracle of Read more
In a two-day hearing that began yesterday, the FDA is in discussions to expand the number drugs that can be available over the counter, and birth-control advocates are looking to add oral contraception to the list today. Right now the drugs in question include cholesterol, asthma, migraine, and blood-pressure meds. If birth control pills are considered for over-the-counter availability, one of Read more
If you didn't get your fill of Etsy-sourced quatrefoils on Wednesday, I'm back with some chic pieces to tempt you once again. In case you're unfamiliar with this traditional design motif, here's a little history: the quatrefoil pattern, which resembles a four-leaved clover, has been seen in architecture and Christian symbolism for centuries. The quatrefoil pattern peaked in popularity during the Read more
Seven ways women unexpectedly get pregnant — The Stir Lies in marriage: what we don't tell our husbands! — Parenting Ten kids toys that cost a small fortune — LearnVest Honor Warren's schoolhouse-chic style — Celebrity Baby Scoop Nick Lachey plans to be a delivery-room coach — Celebrity Baby Blog The best denim maternity looks of the season — FitPregnancy Design favorites for Read more
Fun ways to guess your baby's gender — Parenting Teen Mom's Maci Bookout shouldn't lose custody of her son — The Stir How one photo changed this mama's life — HuffPost Parents Paul McCartney quit smoking pot to be a better dad for Beatrice — Celebrity Baby Scoop Jason Bateman welcomes daughter Maple Sylvie — Celebrity Baby Blog Remembering Whitney Houston — Glo A feel-great workout Read more
When seeing your doctor, gynecologist, dentist, or other specialist, women often get asked some tough questions like, "Do you smoke pot?" or "How many sexual partners have you had in the past year?" Whether it's because we're embarrassed, don't want to get lectured, or don't want to be judged, women tend to bend the truth a little in the exam room. However, it may be at the expense of their own Read more
Incorporating a tufted piece of furniture can add loads of panache to a space, but adopting such a traditional style might not be for everyone. If you still associate the trend with smoking jackets, formal libraries, and dark, glossy leather, think about adopting colorful fabric versions instead. The look is undeniably feminine and contemporary enough for a more modern aesthetic. Read more
